Sous Chef

Central Vancouver Burrard; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant neighborhood restaurant in Vancouver! We're on the lookout for a passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to grow your culinary career in a fun and supportive environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of our expanding locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a love for creating memorable dining experiences, this is the perfect place for you. Join us and be part of a team that values quality, community, and good times!

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Discounted shift meals

One-on-one mentorship

Fun work environment

Team events

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of kitchen/restaurant experience required.
• 1-2 years experience as a Sous Chef or comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory of food and equipment is secured upon closing.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to kitchen staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

We Are Now Hiring Hospitality Legends

Who We Are:

Welcome to Central Restaurants, the neighborhood gathering place where great food, friends, and good times are life. Our food is prepared with quality ingredients and passion, serving up brunch, dinner, late-night and everything in between. Our wine and signature cocktails are crushable and damn good. Our beers – well they are carefully selected and local, like us. Good times are what we love to deliver, bringing people together through good food, good drinks, and good trouble.

We are now hiring a Sous Chef at our Bentall location in Vancouver, BC. Our growing team has plenty of opportunity for anyone looking for training, development and a career in restaurants and hospitality. We are opening our second location at 555 Burrard DT Vancouver in the financial district with an extensive plan to grow and open new locations across Canada. The ideal candidate is one who is eager to learn and grow as we expand and open new restaurants.

Who You Are:

1. Excellent communicator who has a focus on people
2. Motivated, energetic, and positive self-starter
3. Organized with an ability to problem solve
4. Approachable and charismatic
5. A passion to provide a great experience

What We Offer:

1. Flexible scheduling and discounted shift meals
2. Ability to grow within your career through one-on-one mentorship and training
3. A fun and exciting work environment
4. Team events and recognition programs

What You’ll Do:

1. Ensure all inventory of food and equipment is accounted for and secured upon closing of kitchen
2. Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to all cooks within the kitchen assisting with work, training, and development, including overview and updates on policies and procedures
3. Create work schedules for all kitchen staff and assign work and duties accordingly
4. Conduct pre-shift meetings with front and back of house communicating upcoming functions for whole day, products that are out/short, and daily features
5. Always maintain composure and professionalism, ensuring kitchen personnel are supported and prepared for peak hours
6. Follow proper reporting procedures for accidents and incidents
7. Execute daily meal periods, build relationships with FOH counterparts

What You've Done:

1. 2-3 years of kitchen/restaurant experience
2. 1-2 years of experience as a Sous Chef, or comparable

Please apply with a polished resume to Landin Sharkey, Regional Chef.

Central prides itself on its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Any candidate that requires accommodations is encouraged to reach out during the hiring process.